There are 74 million children under the age of 18 in the U.S., and that number will grow to 82 million by 2021, according to Nickelodeon. A slight majority is White (56%), 22% are Hispanic or Latino, and 14% are Black. [Ed: For more on the changing racial composition of the U.S., see related article.]
Black youth (52%) are the most likely to say that cultural beliefs and traditions define them, followed by 48% of Hispanic youth, and 38% of White youth.
Children are generally more liberal in their beliefs than are their parents:
• 71% of both children and parents approve of living together before marriage.
• 88% of children and 82% of parents approve of interracial marriage.
• 65% of children and 57% of parents approve of same-sex couples to raising children.
• However, 55% of children and 61% of parents say divorce is okay. [Youth, Family]
Source: “A Portrait of Three Generations,” Nickelodeon, Ron Geraci, SVP Research, 1515 Broadway, 37th Fl., New York, NY 10036; 212-846-1000; ron.geraci@nick.com; www.nick.com. Price: Call for information.
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